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LM117/LM317A/LM317 3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator
May 2001
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Full output current not available at high input-output voltages SOT-223 vs D-Pak (TO-252)
*Needed if device is more than 6 inches from filter capacitors. Packages
†Optional — improves transient response. Output capacitors in the range
of 1 µF to 1000 µF of aluminum or tantalum electrolytic are commonly
used to provide improved output impedance and rejection of transients.
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Scale 1:1
Lead Temperature
Preconditioning
Metal Package (Soldering, 10 seconds) 300˚C
Plastic Package (Soldering, 4 seconds) 260˚C Thermal Limit Burn-In All Devices 100%
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Electrical Characteristics (Note 3)
Specifications with standard type face are for TJ = 25˚C, and those with boldface type apply over full Operating Tempera-
ture Range. Unless otherwise specified, VIN − VOUT = 5V, and IOUT = 10 mA.
Parameter Conditions LM317A LM317 Units
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Reference Voltage 1.238 1.250 1.262 V
3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V, 1.225 1.250 1.270 1.20 1.25 1.30 V
10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX, P ≤ PMAX
Line Regulation 3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V (Note 4) 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.04 %/V
0.01 0.02 0.02 0.07 %/V
Load Regulation 10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX (Note 4) 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.5 %
0.3 1 0.3 1.5 %
Thermal Regulation 20 ms Pulse 0.04 0.07 0.04 0.07 %/W
Adjustment Pin Current 50 100 50 100 µA
Adjustment Pin Current 10 mA ≤ IOUT ≤ IMAX 0.2 5 0.2 5 µA
Change 3V ≤ (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 40V
Temperature Stability TMIN ≤ TJ ≤ TMAX 1 1 %
Minimum Load Current (VIN − VOUT) = 40V 3.5 10 3.5 10 mA
Current Limit (VIN − VOUT) ≤ 15V
K, T, S Packages 1.5 2.2 3.4 1.5 2.2 3.4 A
H Package 0.5 0.8 1.8 0.5 0.8 1.8 A
MP Package 1.5 2.2 3.4 1.5 2.2 3.4 A
(VIN − VOUT) = 40V
K, T, S Packages 0.15 0.4 0.15 0.4 A
H Package 0.075 0.2 0.075 0.2 A
MP Package 0.55 0.4 0.15 0.4 A
RMS Output Noise, % of VOUT 10 Hz ≤ f ≤ 10 kHz 0.003 0.003 %
Ripple Rejection Ratio VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, 65 65 dB
CADJ = 0 µF
VOUT = 10V, f = 120 Hz, 66 80 66 80 dB
CADJ = 10 µF
Long-Term Stability TJ = 125˚C, 1000 hrs 0.3 1 0.3 1 %
Thermal Resistance, K Package 2.3 3 ˚C/W
Junction-to-Case MDT Package 5 ˚C/W
H Package 12 15 12 15 ˚C/W
T Package 4 5 4 ˚C/W
MP Package 23.5 23.5 ˚C/W
Thermal Resistance, K Package 35 35 ˚C/W
Junction-to-Ambient (No Heat MDT Package(Note 6) 92 ˚C/W
Sink) H Package 140 140 ˚C/W
T Package 50 50 ˚C/W
S Package (Note 6) 50 50 ˚C/W
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur. Operating Ratings indicate conditions for which the device is
intended to be functional, but do not guarantee specific performance limits. For guaranteed specifications and test conditions, see the Electrical Characteristics. The
guaranteed specifications apply only for the test conditions listed.
Note 2: Refer to RETS117H drawing for the LM117H, or the RETS117K for the LM117K military specifications.
Note 3: Although power dissipation is internally limited, these specifications are applicable for maximum power dissipations of 2W for the TO-39 and SOT-223 and
20W for the TO-3, TO-220, and TO-263. IMAX is 1.5A for the TO-3, TO-220, and TO-263 packages, 0.5A for the TO-39 package and 1A for the SOT-223 Package.
All limits (i.e., the numbers in the Min. and Max. columns) are guaranteed to National’s AOQL (Average Outgoing Quality Level).
Note 4: Regulation is measured at a constant junction temperature, using pulse testing with a low duty cycle. Changes in output voltage due to heating effects are
covered under the specifications for thermal regulation.
Note 5: Human body model, 100 pF discharged through a 1.5 kΩ resistor.
Note 6: If the TO-263 or TO-252 packages are used, the thermal resistance can be reduced by increasing the PC board copper area thermally connected to the
package. Using 0.5 square inches of copper area. θJA is 50˚C/W; with 1 square inch of copper area, θJA is 37˚C/W; and with 1.6 or more square inches of copper
area, θJA is 32˚C/W. If the SOT-223 package is used, the thermal resistance can be reduced by increasing the PC board copper area (see applications hints for
heatsinking).
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Output Capacitor = 0 µF unless otherwise noted
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
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Application Hints can cause excessive ringing. This occurs with values be-
tween 500 pF and 5000 pF. A 1 µF solid tantalum (or 25 µF
In operation, the LM117 develops a nominal 1.25V reference aluminum electrolytic) on the output swamps this effect and
voltage, VREF, between the output and adjustment terminal. insures stability. Any increase of the load capacitance larger
The reference voltage is impressed across program resistor than 10 µF will merely improve the loop stability and output
R1 and, since the voltage is constant, a constant current I1 impedance.
then flows through the output set resistor R2, giving an
output voltage of Load Regulation
The LM117 is capable of providing extremely good load
regulation but a few precautions are needed to obtain maxi-
mum performance. The current set resistor connected be-
tween the adjustment terminal and the output terminal (usu-
ally 240Ω) should be tied directly to the output (case) of the
regulator rather than near the load. This eliminates line
drops from appearing effectively in series with the reference
and degrading regulation. For example, a 15V regulator with
0.05Ω resistance between the regulator and load will have a
load regulation due to line resistance of 0.05Ω x IL. If the set
resistor is connected near the load the effective line resis-
tance will be 0.05Ω (1 + R2/R1) or in this case, 11.5 times
worse.
Figure 2 shows the effect of resistance between the regula-
tor and 240Ω set resistor.
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FIGURE 1.
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Application Hints (Continued)
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Application Hints (Continued) maximum ambient temperature of the application. To deter-
mine if a heatsink is needed, the power dissipated by the
regulator, PD, must be calculated:
IIN = IL + IG
PD = (VIN − VOUT) IL + VINIG
Figure 8 shows the voltage and currents which are present in
the circuit.
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FIGURE 6. θ(J−A) vs Copper (2 ounce) Area for the FIGURE 8. Power Dissipation Diagram
SOT-223 Package
The next parameter which must be calculated is the maxi-
mum allowable temperature rise, TR(max):
TR(max) = TJ(max) − TA(max)
where TJ(max) is the maximum allowable junction tempera-
ture (125˚C), and TA(max) is the maximum ambient tem-
perature which will be encountered in the application.
Using the calculated values for TR(max) and PD, the maxi-
mum allowable value for the junction-to-ambient thermal
resistance (θJA) can be calculated:
θJA = TR(max)/PD
If the maximum allowable value for θJA is found to be
≥92˚C/W (Typical Rated Value) for TO-252 package, no
heatsink is needed since the package alone will dissipate
enough heat to satisfy these requirements. If the calculated
value for θJA falls below these limits, a heatsink is required.
00906358 As a design aid, Table 1 shows the value of the θJA of
TO-252 for different heatsink area. The copper patterns that
FIGURE 7. Maximum Power Dissipation vs TAMB for we used to measure these θJAs are shown at the end of the
the SOT-223 Package Application Notes Section. Figure 9 reflects the same test
results as what are in the Table 1
The LM317 regulators have internal thermal shutdown to Figure 10 shows the maximum allowable power dissipation
protect the device from over-heating. Under all possible vs. ambient temperature for the TO-252 device. Figure 11
operating conditions, the junction temperature of the LM317 shows the maximum allowable power dissipation vs. copper
must be within the range of 0˚C to 125˚C. A heatsink may be area (in2) for the TO-252 device. Please see AN1028 for
required depending on the maximum power dissipation and power enhancement techniques to be used with SOT-223
and TO-252 packages.
TABLE 1. θJA Different Heatsink Area
Layout Copper Area Thermal Resistance
Top Side (in2)* Bottom Side (in2) (θJA˚C/W) TO-252
1 0.0123 0 103
2 0.066 0 87
3 0.3 0 60
4 0.53 0 54
5 0.76 0 52
6 1 0 47
7 0 0.2 84
8 0 0.4 70
9 0 0.6 63
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Application Hints (Continued)
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FIGURE 10. Maximum Allowable Power Dissipation vs. Ambient Temperature for TO-252
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FIGURE 11. Maximum Allowable Power Dissipation vs. 2oz Copper Area for TO-252
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Application Hints (Continued)
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FIGURE 12. Top View of the Thermal Test Pattern in Actual Scale
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Application Hints (Continued)
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FIGURE 13. Bottom View of the Thermal Test Pattern in Actual Scale
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Schematic Diagram
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†Solid tantalum
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*Discharges C1 if output is shorted to ground
*Min. output ) 1.2V
High Stability 10V Regulator
Slow Turn-On 15V Regulator
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Typical Applications (Continued)
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Optional — improves ripple rejection
†Solid tantalum
*Minimum load current = 30 mA
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Full output current not available at high input-output voltages
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Typical Applications (Continued)
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†Solid tantalum
*Lights in constant current mode
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*Minimum load current ) 4 mA
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Typical Applications (Continued)
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†Solid tantalum
*Core — Arnold A-254168-2 60 turns
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†Solid tantalum
*Core — Arnold A-254168-2 60 turns
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Typical Applications (Continued)
Tracking Preregulator
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*All outputs within ± 100 mV
†Minimum load — 10 mA
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Typical Applications (Continued)
AC Voltage Regulator
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Typical Applications (Continued)
Adjustable 4A Regulator
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*Sets peak current (0.6A for 1Ω) 00906302
*Sets maximum VOUT
**The 1000 µF is recommended to filter out input transients
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Connection Diagrams (TO-220)
Plastic Package
(TO-3)
Metal Can Package
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Bottom View
Steel Package
Order Number LM117K STEEL
or LM317K STEEL
See NS Package Number K02A
Order Number LM117K/883
See NS Package Number K02C
CASE IS OUTPUT
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Front View
(TO-39) Order Number LM317AT or LM317T
Metal Can Package See NS Package Number T03B
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Bottom View 00906335
Ceramic Leadless
Chip Carrier
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Top View
Order Number LM117E/883
See NS Package Number E20A
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Connection Diagrams (Continued)
4-Lead SOT-223
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Front View
Order Part Number LM317EMP or LM317AEMP
See NSC Package Number MA04A
TO-252 (D-Pak)
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Front View
Order Part Number LM317DT
See NSC Package Number TD03B
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted
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LM117/LM317A/LM317 3-Terminal Adjustable Regulator
Notes
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